Dimethyl Carbonate is an organic ester widely used as a solvent and in the production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in coatings, adhesives, and paints.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates.
- Battery Industry: Used as a solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes.
- Environmental Applications: Used as an alternative to other more harmful solvents in the chemical industry.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Mild, fruity odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight |
90.08 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
90 °C |
| Density |
1.07 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in most organic solvents, insoluble in water |
| Flash Point |
25 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions but should be kept away from high heat and flames |